Top Rankings
La Porte Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,115 students in La Porte Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in La Porte Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,115 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Porte Independent School District, which is ranked #484 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
54%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
35%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,525 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,525
$13,387
Spending / Student
$21,601
$14,116
Best La Porte Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Grades: 6
| 529 students
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,115 students.
What is the rank of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District is ranked #484 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte Independent School District?
54% of La Porte Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Porte Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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